Trip from Cohasset, MA to New Bedford, MA

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

60.3 mi

97 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 17m ★

6 AM

1h 24m

8 AM

1h 37m

10 AM

1h 28m

12 PM

1h 27m

3 PM

1h 29m

5 PM

1h 36m

8 PM

1h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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New Bedford, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

Driving from Cohasset to New Bedford is a manageable 60.3-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 23 minutes. This Northeast journey is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it doesn't require an overnight stay to complete comfortably. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. By utilizing a combination of the Amvets Highway, MA 140, and the Yankee Division Highway, you will navigate through the heart of Massachusetts. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, this route offers a straightforward path between these two coastal-adjacent areas without the need for additional planned stops along the way.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

30.2 miles from Cohasset, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 28% of the journey spent on highways, you will spend most of your time navigating local roads that shift the pace of your travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 23.3 miles along the Amvets Highway, which provides a brief reprieve from the more frequent turns found elsewhere. As you progress through the route, the transition between these varied road types creates a dynamic experience behind the wheel. Prepare for a drive that requires active steering and navigation rather than long hours of highway autopilot.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Amvets Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 60.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 12.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

12.6 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 93: Boston, Canton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 93: Boston, Canton

12.9 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South: Canton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 93 South: Canton

16.4 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River

40.4 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 17A Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford

56.6 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4 Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Cohasset, MA to New Bedford, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Canton along the way.

Canton

12.6 mi in | ~22m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Amvets Highway	23.3 mi	26m
MA 140	15.9 mi	18m
Yankee Division Highway	2.8 mi	3m
Justice Cushing Way	1.9 mi	2m
Purchase Street	1.8 mi	3m
Bridge Street	1.7 mi	2m
Washington Street	1.5 mi	2m
Lincoln Street	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Amvets Highway — 23.3 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cohasset, MA and New Bedford, MA.

Start on North Main Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Turn left onto King Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · King Street

Turn right onto MA 3A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway

Continue on MA 3A

1.9 mi · 2 min · Justice Cushing Way

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

353 ft · 6 sec · Summer Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Summer Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Otis Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road

Continue on MA 3A

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 3A

1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

Continue on MA 3A

0.3 mi · 1 min · Fore River Bridge

Continue on MA 3A

464 ft · 7 sec · Washington Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 3A

190 ft · 3 sec · Washington Street

Continue on MA 3A

1.4 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Mayor Thomas J McGrath Highway

506 ft · 17 sec · Mayor Thomas J McGrath Highway

Use the left / none lanes.

Continue on Revere Road

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Revere Road

Continue on Walter J. Hannon Parkway

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Walter J. Hannon Parkway

Turn left onto Burgin Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Burgin Parkway

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward I 93 North, I 93 South, MA 3 South: Washington Street

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 93: Boston, Canton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 93 South: Canton Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 93; US 1

2.8 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Continue on MA 24

23 mi · 26 min · Amvets Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Exit 17A Toward MA 140 South: New Bedford Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto MA 140

16 mi · 18 min · MA 140

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Exit 4 Toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street

Turn left onto Nauset Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Nauset Street

Continue on Purchase Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street

Continue on Pleasant Street

432 ft · 10 sec · Pleasant Street

Continue on Sixth Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Sixth Street

Turn left onto Market Street

237 ft · 15 sec · Market Street

Turn left onto Pleasant Street

172 ft · 3 sec · Pleasant Street

Arrive at destination

Pleasant Street

Trip Plan

Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns rather than strict fatigue management. Since there are no designated stops required, you can easily complete the drive in one go, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you head out to ensure you stay within your $10 budget. Given the turn-heavy nature of the roads, try to leave during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the local segments of the trip. The most important tip for this specific route is to stay alert during the transition points between the major highways and the local roads, as the road character changes frequently. Enjoy the efficiency of this direct route and the freedom that comes with such a quick travel time.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 30.2 miles from Cohasset, MA, or about 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 60.3 miles or 1h 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 30.2 miles or 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Bedford, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Cohasset, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cohasset, MA

This is one driving day of about 60.3 miles and 1h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cohasset, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Amvets Highway for about 23.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.2 mi from Cohasset, MA · 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

30 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.2 miles from Cohasset, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Bedford, MA

The final approach into New Bedford, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New Bedford, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.60 one way

$19.20 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$10.44	$20.88
premium	$4.80	$11.39	$22.79
diesel	$5.64	$13.40	$26.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.1	$6.33	$2.89
Efficient EV	15.1	$5.28	$2.41
EV Truck/SUV	24.1	$8.44	$3.86

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Cohasset, MA

Evening in Cohasset on Sunday

Local time

5:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Bedford, MA

Evening in New Bedford on Sunday

Local time

5:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

30 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

25 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 23m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cohasset, MA to New Bedford, MA covers 60.3 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Amvets Highway, MA 140, Yankee Division Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.2 miles from Cohasset, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

On the drive from Cohasset, MA to New Bedford, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Canton along the way.

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Trip from Cohasset, MA to New Bedford, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in New Bedford, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Cohasset, MA

New Bedford, MA

Same local time

25 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 23m on the road

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